What Sets Us Apart

One Of South Dakota's Finest School Districts: Many things set the Canton School District apart from other districts in the area. The following features are just a few reasons why the Canton School District is considered to be one of the Top Ten Schools in the State.

A Commitment to Small Class Size: The average class size in the Canton Elementary School 21 students.

Kinder Prep: The Canton School District offers a half-day pre kindergarten options for five-year olds who are not ready for all day/every day kindergarten.

Academic Excellence: Canton is the only school in South Dakota to participate in PLTW (Project Lead the Way) in Middle School and was the first school to participate in PLTW in High School.

Tradition of Excellence: The Canton Band consistently qualifies more students in All-State Band than any other school close to our size.

Before and After School Latchkey: Canton Community Education offers safe, convenient, affordable daycare options for parents.